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czzz
12-10-2011, 03:07 PM
Hi guys
Anyone use this? Or similar any benefits? or waste of money
trism
12-10-2011, 03:29 PM
Doesn't matter what brand, they all do the same thing.

It doesn't hurt to use it whenever you change the oil.
tiksie
12-10-2011, 04:53 PM
If you're in Sydney take your injectors to Mekong spares, they can get it flowed/cleaned/tested, I forgot how much it was per injector but it's not that costly.
Bludger
13-10-2011, 09:12 AM
how did you do that to your location?
RAD
17-10-2011, 08:17 PM
Quality fuels such as BP ultimate already have a good detergent within the fuel, that cleans your injects and parts of your fuel system. Additives like the Valvoline product are more of a preventative thing, rather than a fix.

You can get your injectors seals replaced, your injectors ultra-sonic cleaned and bench tested for flow, provided you can remove them from your car. Probably the best way to go if you think you've got a blocked/clogged injector, from memory six injectors cost me $130 with the above services done to them.
IV73CI
21-10-2011, 01:50 PM
Injector cleaner solutions/bottles are a load of crap. - they are just higher octane fuels with some "cleaning" solution mixed.

if you always fill up using 98ron like, Shell, BP, Mobile (not 7eleven), Caltex ..should help clean your injector/engine. (runs better).

but if you fill up from dodgy gas and go, then your practically filling up your tank with fuel and some residue.

ALWAYS - best to high pressure injector test your injectors ... this way you know something will work ..rather than some 500ml bottle which doesnt really clean your injectors.

from experience ....
dougie_504
21-10-2011, 11:50 PM
I've used Wynn's injector cleaner before and I was happy with the results. Helped me to band-aid fix my idle problem until I get the car tuned.
ammark19xx
24-10-2011, 03:32 PM
I've used Nulon's Fuel System Cleaner Trade Strength after my fuel filter change last week. I bought 1 can for round $13.

http://clutchandbrake.com.au/products.php?id=1807
Bludger
25-10-2011, 08:40 PM
I've used Nulon's Fuel System Cleaner Trade Strength after my fuel filter change last week. I bought 1 can for round $13.

http://clutchandbrake.com.au/products.php?id=1807
how does this help the OP?
EG52NV
25-10-2011, 10:01 PM
how does this help the OP?

Coz OP said something along the lines of "or similar"...

Therefore people probably feel they should advertise a similar product...

Lol I dunno
EG52NV
25-10-2011, 10:02 PM
Valvoline injector cleaner is bang for buck twin pack for the price of one wynns bottle
aaronng
26-10-2011, 12:56 AM
how does this help the OP?
The Nulon one does the same thing as the OP's Valvoline product.
Bludger
26-10-2011, 05:46 AM
Coz OP said something along the lines of "or similar"...

Therefore people probably feel they should advertise a similar product...

Lol I dunno
He said he used it, and i also used a sony minidisk walkman. Which got deleted.

very helpful.